Norwood Davis
September 17, 1935 - March 28, 2022
Obituary For Norwood Davis
Norwood Davis, 86, of Richlands, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. He is a native of Onslow County, born on September 17, 1935 to the late Raleigh Marshall and Minnie Missouri Davis.
Norwood is survived by his loving wife of 66 memorable years, Florrie Eleanor Davis and their 3 wonderful children. Sons; Anthony and wife Teresa Davis of Jacksonville, Andy and wife Cheryl Davis of Richlands; Daughter Rhonda Scott of Richlands. He is also survived by several siblings. Sisters; Madeline and husband Tommy Tucker of Richlands, Vonnie and husband Frank Cupsta of Richlands, Ann and husband Gerald Parker of Richlands and brother Orville and wife Dina Davis of Richlands. He also has several grandchildren; Joseph Scott of New Bern, Brian Davis of Richlands, Michael Scott of New York City and Autumn Marie Davis of Richlands; as well as 3 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and lifetime friends.
Proceeding Norwood in death are three Brothers; Marshall Davis, Jimmy Davis and Marion Davis, as well as three grandchildren; Julie Ann Davis, Jessica Lynn Scott and Wesley Paul Scott.
Norwood was very active in his community by donating time and resources to Bethany Baptist Church, volunteering and retiring from the Nine Mile Volunteer Fire Department where he served as the Secretary and Treasurer. He assisted in building the Nine Mile Community Building and was a member of the Ruritan Club. Norwood is also one of the Founders who helped fund the Angola Hunting Club where he also served as the Secretary and Treasurer. He worked for and retired from The Daily News after devoting several years to the company. Norwood is the founder of Davis Farms where he farmed tobacco and swine.
Visitation will be on Thursday, March 31st at 5:00-7:00pm at Bethany Baptist Church, 1077 Nine Mile Road, Richlands, North Carolina. Following the visitation will be a Funeral Service for Norwood.
Burial will be on Friday, April 1st at 11:00am at the Davis Family Cemetery in Richlands, North Carolina.
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